9 Questions
Which mechanism of evolution is described when beetle parents with genes for bright green coloration have offspring with a gene for brown coloration?
Mutation
What is another term for migration in evolutionary biology?
Gene flow
Which mechanism of evolution is described when brown beetles happen to have more surviving offspring in one generation due to random events?
Genetic drift
What is the term used to describe the process where individuals from one population move into another population, affecting the gene frequencies?
Gene flow
If green beetles are easier for birds to spot and eat, what is the likely outcome for the beetle population?
Increase in brown beetles due to natural selection
Which term describes structures that have the same function but different structures?
Analogous
What term is used to describe structures with the same structure but different functions?
Homologous
Which type of structure represents remnants of evolution from ancestors?
Vestigial
What can increase the frequency of a specific gene in a population by chance events rather than natural selection?
Genetic drift
Test your knowledge on gene therapy drawbacks and concerns around GMOs, including challenges in delivering genetic material, immune system reactions, risks such as allergies and cancer, and the need for long-term research.
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